CV
Here you can find some highlights from my CV. A pdf version updated January 2026 is found in the link.
General Information
| Full Name | Elie Ricardo Diaz |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
Education
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Present PhD in Computing
University of Utah - Graphics and Visualization Track
- Expected Graduation, Fall 2026
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2021 Master of Science in Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology - Emphasis on Computer Graphics
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2019 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology - Graduated with Highest Honors
Computer Science Experience
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2021-Present Research Assistant for Dr. Cem Yuksel
University of Utah - Author on publications and submissions to SIGGRAPH and other Computer Graphics Conferences
- Started and participated in various projects for Dr. Yuksel's Lab Group with the goal of publishing in esteemed conferences
- Projects have included work on various Simulation Frameworks (VBD, AVBD, MPM, XPBD), Collision Handling, and Rendering
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2025-2026 Academic Reviewer
SIGGRAPH, Transactions of Visualization and Computer Graphics - Reviewed Submissions for Technical Papers
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2023 Roblox Research Intern
Roblox Research - Supervised by Cem Yuksel, Victor Zordan, and Morgan McGuire
- Worked on prototypes to solve rendering problems within Roblox
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2022-2026 Computer Graphics Teaching Mentorship
University of Utah -
2019-2021 Computer Graphics Graduate Teaching Assistant
Georgia Institute of Technology -
2018-2019 Computer Graphics Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Georgia Institute of Technology
Music Ensemble Experience
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2012-Present Barbershop Harmony Society Chorus Competitor
- Member and Competitor with Internationally Ranked Choruses (THX , Prism , Atlanta Vocal Project , Saltaires Chorus , and 2025 International Silver Medalist Music City Chorus)
- Music Team member and Section Leader
- Developed Rehearsal Materials, such as learning tracks
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2012-Present Barbershop Harmony Society Quartet Competitor
- Member and Competitor with District Champion and International Quartet Quarterfinalist Mischief
- Member and Competitor with International Varsity Quartet Finalist Scatterbrained
- Developed Rehearsal Materials, such as learning tracks
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2016-2021 Atlanta, GA
GT Chamber Choir Student Director
Georgia Institute of Technology - Collegiate Vocal Ensemble directed by Dr. Jerry Ulrich
- Gained experience directing and teaching advanced repertoire for local and international performances
Honors and Awards
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2025 - SIGGRAPH Real Time Live! Audience Choice Award - Crazy Fast Physics! Augmented Vertex Block Descent in Action!
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2025 - International Silver Medalist Chorus - Music City Chorus
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2022 - Rocky Mountain District Quartet Champion - Mischief Quartet
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2015-2025 - Gates Millennium Scholar Fellowship